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[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1447330426' post='2906726'] From that site, we can see that the exclusion of musical instruments is from 'enhanced' compensation, that's to say, extra that one pays for. Useless, then to pay extra for insurance. The instrument [i]is[/i], however, covered by the [i]included [/i]insurance of up to £100 or £200, depending on the exact method of service used. Basses are, then, insured, but for no more than that amount. [/quote] I didn't say they weren't covered, I was objecting to the fact that the post office do not enquire as to the contents of the parcel and happily sell people insurance which will never pay out. Also, £100 of insurance is pretty useless for many basses, I'd guess the majority of ones which trade around here. Suffice to say that ParcelForce are wholly unsuitable for the couriering of all but the most inexpensive musical instruments - can we agree upon that?

[quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1447329626' post='2906711'] Insurance is included up to about £300, more than that costs extra. Sent quite a few guitars south using ParcelForce, and have always been able to insure them without any problems. [/quote] They'll quite happily sell you insurance that won't pay out - musical instruments are mentioned explicitly in the exclusions: [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica,][size=1] [b]Musical instruments[/b][/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica,][size=1] Musical instruments are excluded from enhanced compensation.[/size][/font][/color] Taken from http://www.parcelforce.com/help-and-advice/sending/items-we-exclude-compensation

BUCKIE? It's only an hour and a half away from Aberdeen, and is neither Highland nor Island. Clowns. If your buyer has any need to visit Aberdeen, I would happily act as go-between if it helps.

How N is N?

I'm not looking for tone nirvana, I just like trying different things. If it wasn't for space and money considerations, I'd keep 'em all I only truly missed one bass I sold, so I bought it back again and this time it's going nowhere

I traded basses with Jeff recently and I couldn't be happier with the transaction - great comms throughout and everything went as smooth as it can go.

Buy whatever you like, there's no right and wrong (except for the comedy angle of course). In terms of "[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]wobbling from the righteous path" - not since I found it. I'm probably going to get told I'm "wrong" but I'm glad I've specialised in bass. I tried guitar a long time ago and I just didn't "get it". So I don't really care about it. I respect and admire those who can coax pleasing sounds from guitars but I'm not one of them and I have no desire to learn either.[/font][/color]

Throwing a bucket of whatever at someone on stage - that's "punk" is it now? Well, "punk" can bog off then - it's not welcome anywhere near me.

So, yay for great customer service from a company then, which happens to have staff the OP finds attractive. Win - win?

One and a half - a trusty old Boss TU-2 which works great for me, never had a problem, never felt compelled to get anything else which people are periodically telling me are better - TU-3, Pitchblack, Polytune (although the tuning all the strings together is pretty cool, I'll give you that). The half? One of those Planet Waves things shaped like a plectrum with the strobing LEDs. Would get me out of jail if for some reason the TU-2 let me down.

When I need super long scale strings (for thru body strung Gibsons) - D'addario XL nickel rounds 45-105 are my go-to set.

I dunno, the last band I left?

Orkestra del Sol - mad 9 (I think) piece band - lots of horns, 2 drummers, and no bass! Low end done on a sousaphone. Therefore, a refreshingly different listen, and quite a show as well. Really enjoyed it http://www.orkestradelsol.co.uk/

I think part of the problem is people going out later anyway - pre drinking at home because it's cheaper then heading out. That surely has an impact upon the amount of "passing trade" you might get as a support act on stage at 9pm or so.

Well, the Halloween gig went well, the Talman performed admirably - was too loud on stage and the sound engineer asked me to turn down - always the better problem to have rather than being too quiet. Could hear myself no bother, stayed in tune the whole gig, didn't mind that I draped a plastic fake chain with little skulls on it around the top two tuners, looked ace, can't complain! It's a cheapy keeper

Although I'm principally a Hartke string user, I use D'addario XL 45-105 strings whenever I need super long scale for my thru body strung Gibsons - the regular length Hartkes just can't quite reach the A tuner with enough wrap. Been very happy with them, no complaints.

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1446422715' post='2899333'] Exactly. This is the sort of job that Squiers were made for. [/quote] Waste of a Squier to be honest, given how good they are these days. Some sub £50 second hand vaguely P shaped thing would have done. Or a Thomann "for decoration only" job.

Didn't sell at 549, I know, I'll almost double the price! It'll fly out the door then

[quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1446300266' post='2898451'] Band websites are one of the few places where I think auto-play media has a place. Might be nice to embed some video there which will run once someone loads it up (at least for the desktop version)? [/quote] Auto play media is never ok as far as I'm concerned. Guaranteed to put me off a website, regardless of its purpose.

I'm pretty happy with where I am playing-wise. I don't slap, I don't use a pick and I've got no desire to learn. So I take up songwriting instead, using what I have to do something new. Then again, someone in the band comes up with something challenging they want me to play on bass, so there's always that. Don't want to let them (or myself) down so sometimes I still get opportunities to play something I can't without a lot of practice and hard work

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Should I have?

I see a few basses in the £250-400 bracket sitting for ages for what I would consider to be bargain prices. Dunno what's happening with that. I've got something to sell in this ballpark and to be honest I can't see the point of advertising it here.

The BC marketplace has been in the toilet for ages. Even things which I think are very reasonably priced seem to sit around for far too long. Can't tell you why but it's really irritating and it has put me off selling things on here in the first place.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1303985843' post='1213643'] Got a few basses on my mind so I thought I'd see what everyone's current GAS status is. Simply list the basses you're currently fancying Gibson RD Artist (1979 onwards with two mini toggles for the Moog rather than a single 3 way) - financial pipedream at the moment Yamaha BB (active/passive like a BB1100s or a BB614 with a replacement preamp - probably can't afford one of the posher thru neck jobs) If a Gibson Ripper came along at a knockdown price (a cosmetic restore job maybe like my Victory?) then I'd take it. And anything else that makes me go "ooh, that's interesting" [/quote] Ha, this thread resurrection has given me the opportunity to review progress: 1) post 1979 RD - check 2) Yamaha BB - had a BB614, BB300, BB450 and still have a BB350F 3) Ripper restoration - check. I am a man of my word!

Upcoming gigs for the cold months: Sat 31st Oct - The Green Room, Perth with Mickey 9s, The Purple Felts and Bridge of Birds https://www.facebook.com/events/160266844316634/ Sat 14th Nov - Krakatoa, Aberdeen with The Lorelei https://www.facebook.com/events/1626265824255609/ Sat 19th Dec - Downstairs, Aberdeen with The Lorelei and others TBC https://www.facebook.com/events/948356278540396/ See you there!